Lindsay Jabara
Tacoma,WA
Summary
I am an ambitious entrepreneur and volunteer in the Tacoma community. I enjoy positions that require me to be self motivated and organized with some flexibility so I can balance my work and family life.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
St. Charles Organization of Parents & Educators
Board Member & Current President
Tacoma, WA
09.2019 - Current
- Represents the organization at community events and public forums to promote its mission.
- Establishes fundraising strategies to increase financial support for programs and services.
- Creates a marketing plan to increase awareness of the organization's activities in the community.
- Provides leadership and guidance on budgeting decisions to maximize resources available.
- Monitors budgeting process for each event to ensure cost efficiency.
- Creates detailed reports outlining event planning progress, timelines, budgets, and other relevant information.
- Provides on-site support during the day of the event including problem solving if necessary.
- Contact: Beth O'Reilly 253-564-5185
Owner/Operator
Creative Kids Dance
Tacoma, WA
10.2013 - Current
- Creates a comfortable and engaging learning environment for young children through creative movement dance classes.
- Pioneered the development of Creative Kids Dance in Hawaii to address the lack of arts education opportunities within schools, while also providing accessible options for parents.
- Currently operating program in Tacoma after expanding presence into multiple preschools and elementary schools across different cities.
- Successfully oversees various responsibilities including advertising efforts, program curriculum development, new school recruitment initiatives, website updates, accounting activities, and employee hiring and management.
- Successfully established and grew a Hawaii-based business within two years, now providing services to over 10 schools with an enrollment of more than 150 students. Additionally managed a team of three part-time employees.
VP of Fundraising
MJ Lundy PTA
El Paso, United States
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Planned and managed all fundraising activities for the academic year 2017-2018
- Lundy Elementary does not receive Title-1 funding, therefore, fundraising is a critical part of ensuring the children and teachers have a successful school year
- As the VP of Fundraising I was overseeing the following chair positions: spirit wear, Box Tops, fall auction and gala, yearbook, Boosterthon Fun Run, school supplies, book fair, and tile sales
- Achieved record-breaking fundraising results of more than $30,000 for the school in the academic year 2017-2018
- Contact: Rebekah Almanza - 512-779-7375
Publicity Chair
MJ Lundy PTA
El Paso, United States
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Managed all publicity for the school's PTA during the 2016-2017 academic year.
- Responsible for overseeing social media presence, creating and distributing weekly emails as well as monthly newsletters, and maintaining website updates.
- Developed and implemented a comprehensive marketing and public relations plan for the organization.
- Contact: Rebekah Almanza 512-779-7375
Education
B.A. - Psychology
University of Portland
Portland, OR05.2004
Gonzaga Preparatory School
Spokane, WASkills
- Event Planning
- Operations Management
- Social Media Management
- Fundraising
- Leadership Training
- Budget Development
- Volunteer/Staffing Coordination
- Networking
- Microsoft Office
Certification
- Virtus Certificate - up to date with the Archdiocese of Seattle
Timeline
St. Charles Organization of Parents & Educators
Board Member & Current President
09.2019 - Current
VP of Fundraising
MJ Lundy PTA
07.2017 - 06.2018
Publicity Chair
MJ Lundy PTA
07.2016 - 06.2017
Owner/Operator
Creative Kids Dance
10.2013 - Current
B.A. - Psychology
University of Portland
Gonzaga Preparatory School
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